Garlic Chili Oil Noodles
Dinner has never been any easier with these fiery Spicy Garlic Noodles that are done in 10 minutes! Don't let the simplicity fool you! These chewy bouncy noodles are coated in the most delicious garlicky chili oil that'll have you and your friends smacking your lips and going back for more!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 599kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 10 oz fresh noodles*
- 1/4 cup neutral oil*
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Sauce:
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan chili flakes*
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds plus more for garnish, if desired
- 1/8 teaspoon 5-spice seasoning
- 2 teaspoons black vinegar optional
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil and cook noodles according to the package's directions. Drain and if you prefer to have cold noodles, run the noodles under cold water. Set aside.
- Reheat the pot with the neutral oil until it’s hot, about 1 - 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a heat-proof bowl, combine the seasonings. Carefully, pour the oil over the seasonings and allow it to sizzle.
- Toss in noodles and mix well. Finish with green onions and more sesame seeds on top, if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Noodles: I used knife cut wheat noodles, but you can use hand-pulled or even instant ramen noodles.
- Neutral Oil: Use grapeseed, peanut, canola, or vegetable oil to avoid altering the dish's flavor. Avoid strongly flavored oils like olive oil.
- Chili Flakes: Adjust the spice level with Sichuan chili flakes or mild gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). Coarse texture prevents burning compared to powdered flakes. Avoid Italian crush red pepper flakes.
- Dark Soy Sauce vs Regular/Light: Dark soy sauce adds deep color and sweetness, while regular/light soy sauce adds saltiness. Available at Asian markets or online.
- 5-Spice Seasoning: A little goes a long way to give the noodles a subtle warmth.
- Black Vinegar: Optional but adds a refreshing acidity to the sauce. Find it at Asian markets or online.
Nutrition
Serving: 300g | Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2093mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg